Do business with the State of Ohio?
All business with the State of Ohio is handled through the Department of Administrative Services. The State Procurement website handles all procurement opportunities, supplies and services contracts within Ohio.
Find state procurement opportunities?
At the State Procurement website, there is a page dedicated to searching for current contracts.
Check on awarded contracts?
The Department of Administrative Services maintains a constantly updated, searchable list of awarded contracts.
Manage my business taxes?
Three main sites within Ohio's government help you to manage all of your business taxes. The first is the Department of Taxation, which provides downloadable versions of all required forms. The next website is the Ohio Business Gateway, a service dedicated to electronic filing of taxes and providing general information on starting and growing a business in Ohio, as well as information on staying compliant with business taxes.
Start a business in Ohio?
Looking to start a business in Ohio? The Ohio Business Gateway provides many helpful links to help you start on your journey.
Find a business in Ohio?
The Secretary of State maintains a searchable database of business and corporate filings within the state of Ohio.
Find a place to locate my business?
The JobsOhio website has both information on site selection, and a complete, searchable listing of available sites and buildings across the state of Ohio.
Find an employee?
Ohio's statewide job matching site, OhioMeansJobs.com, allows employers to post open positions.
Contact the Small Business Advocate?
To contact a Small Business Advocate, you can either email or send a letter through U.S. Mail. For more information, see the Small Business Advocate page on the Development Services Agency's website.
Access data about Ohio's labor market?
For labor market information, see the detailed labor market research reports, provided by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services - Office of Workforce Development
Find forms necessary for establishing a business?
The Secretary of State's website has a complete listing of forms.
Become a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) certified business?
The Department of Administrative Services Equal Opportunity Division administers the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (EDGE) business certification programs. At the Equal Opportunity Division's website, you can learn more about each program and submit an online application.